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Grimorium Verum is one of the most notorious handbooks of black magic -- one of the few that deals openly with spirits of darkness. People have long sought the aid of non-physical beings; the biblical king Solomon in particular had a reputation since ancient times for commanding demons. There are many texts purporting to reveal Solomon's methods, but most are extremely complicated and difficult. Grimorium Verum is one of the easier texts, but also one of the most sinister. It includes a catalog of specific demons and how to draw on their powers. This new critical edition includes a fresh translation based on all the major sources, complete French and Italian texts, and 5 other appendices.
The Grimorium Verum presents itself as a practical guide to commanding spirits of darkness, a notorious handbook of black magic. This text, one of the easier yet more sinister grimoires, details methods for invoking and drawing power from specific demons. It aims to provide accessible instructions for individuals seeking to engage with these entities, a practice historically attributed to figures like King Solomon. The book's core function is to serve as a manual for practitioners of dark arts, outlining rituals and demonic hierarchies.
The Grimorium Verum is widely recognized as a significant and infamous text within the history of occultism and demonology. Its reputation stems from its direct engagement with darker aspects of magic and its cataloging of demonic entities. As a historical grimoire, it is studied by scholars and practitioners interested in the evolution of magical traditions and beliefs surrounding spirit communication. The text's accessibility, despite its sinister subject matter, has contributed to its enduring notoriety.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
2007-01-01
Publisher:
CreateSpace Publishing
ISBN-10:
1434811166
ISBN-13:
9781434811165
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